"If it weren't for Hikari-kun, I might have already been defiled by that pervert Kuwahara!"
"So what if it was a coincidence? So what if it was just goodwill? No matter the reason, Hikari-kun saved me! Without Hikari-kun, my entire life might have been ruined!"
"And in your eyes, Takanashi Kou, the fact that I could have been assaulted by a pervert isn't even worth mentioning, is it?"
"Not only do you distrust me and Hikari-kun, but you keep slandering him, thinking I've been fooled and am just protecting him, is this your attitude, Takanashi Kou?", Tachibana Yui was so angry that she didn't even call him "Takanashi-kun" but instead addressed him by his full name.
Because Takanashi Kou's words had truly angered Tachibana Yui.
Having experienced it firsthand, she knew best how disgusting Kuwahara was and how sincerely Hikari had saved her.
If things were as Takanashi Kou said, after saving her, Hikari should have leveraged the favor, even demanding certain things from her.
But Hikari did nothing of the sort, he didn't even say much before leaving.
All of this was just Takanashi Kou's malicious speculation.
She didn't know why Takanashi Kou harbored so much distrust and malice toward Hikari, but his words had already made Tachibana Yui feel somewhat disgusted.
Tachibana Yui's face was full of disappointment, even a trace of disgust, as she looked at this childhood friend with whom she had once been very close.
Hearing Tachibana Yui's furious words, Takanashi Kou realized she was truly angry.
He hurriedly tried to explain, "I… I didn't mean it like that…"
"Yui-chan… Tachibana… listen to me…"
Takanashi Kou wanted to make amends, but before he could continue, Tachibana Yui turned and walked away quickly.
"Tachibana… where are you going... ?", Takanashi Kou wanted to chase after her.
But Tachibana Yui turned her head and snapped, "Get lost! Don't follow me!"
Hearing the choked-up anger in Tachibana Yui's voice, Takanashi Kou could only stop in his tracks, frustration written all over his face.
Meanwhile, Tachibana Yui wiped the tears welling up in her eyes and quickly walked out of Takanashi Kou's sight.
As she walked, she couldn't help but sob quietly.
After all, the reason she had almost succumbed to that pervert Kuwahara's coercion was for the sake of her childhood friend Takanashi Kou, so he could continue competing and fulfill his dreams.
Yet Takanashi Kou had doubted her, hurled accusations, and not only dismissed the incident as unimportant but also failed to comfort her even once. Instead, he kept slandering her savior, Hikari.
It was truly heartbreaking.
Even for a childhood friend she had once been so close to, Tachibana Yui felt an unbearable heaviness in her chest.
Watching his childhood friend leave in tears, Takanashi Kou couldn't help but tighten his grip on his baseball bat.
He gritted his teeth, "Hikari… Hikari!"
At this moment, Takanashi Kou felt nothing but hatred for the person who had ruined his close relationship with his childhood friend.
He hated Teacher Kuwahara, but the one he despised even more was…
"HIKARI!!!"
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Meanwhile.
Tachibana Yui was walking home alone, sobbing in sorrow.
She had once made a promise with Takanashi Kou, that she would marry him once he became a professional baseball player.
But today, deeply hurt, she felt a rift forming between her and her so-called childhood friend.
She began to wonder if their relationship should change in the future.
With a heart full of turmoil, Tachibana Yui walked the path home, her eyes red and swollen.
Just as she was about to leave the school grounds.
She suddenly saw something that made her even more upset.
A couple was sitting on a bench on campus, passionately kissing. This scene wasn't uncommon on campus.
But Tachibana Yui's eyes widened in shock.
Because this strikingly attractive couple… was Akane and Hikari.
———
After thoroughly beating up the cuckold Kuwahara, Hikari planned to return home to orjy with Natsuha and the three gyaru.
Before going to meet Tachibana Yui, Hikari had already asked Natsuha, Akane, and the three gyaru to head to his place first.
So now, he just needed to return alone.
But to his surprise, before he could even leave the school, near the entrance, he spotted Akane sitting on a bench, seemingly waiting for him.
"Hikari-kun~", Seeing Hikari, Akane immediately waved and called out to him.
Hikari walked over and asked curiously, "Akane, why are you here? Didn't you all go back yet?"
Akane shook her head and explained, "Natsuha-chan and the others went back first, but a car can only fit four people at most, so I decided to stay and wait for you."
"Originally, Natsuha-chan and Reina-chan, Ruri-chan, Yukina-chan all wanted to stay and wait for you, but they argued for a long time without reaching a conclusion…"
"So, they let you, who wasn't involved in the argument, stay behind to wait for me, right?", Hikari smiled at Akane.
"Exactly," Akane replied with a sweet smile.
Looking at Akane's pure and lovely face, adorned with that sweet smile.
Hikari suddenly realized that after spending so much time with him, Akane wasn't as simple as she appeared on the surface. After all, sometimes not competing was the best way to compete.
Of course, it could also be due to Akane's personality, her jealousy wasn't as pronounced as Natsuha's or the three gyaru's, which was typical of most girls.
"Regardless, thank you for waiting for me, Akane."
Hikari smiled and gently ruffled Akane's hair.
Akane tilted her head slightly, like a cat being petted, clearly enjoying it.
"It wasn't hard at all. Being able to go back with Hikari-kun makes me very happy."
"But Hikari-kun, where did you go earlier?"
"Oh, if it's inconvenient, you don't have to tell me!"
Though curious, Akane quickly added this considerate remark.
Hikari chuckled, "It's nothing too secretive. I'll give you a rough idea."
"It's related to your best friend, Tachibana Yui…"
Since Akane had long become a member of the Pure Love Squad, she was practically family. Plus, she was Tachibana Yui's best friend. Hikari didn't hide anything.
He gave her a general rundown of what had just happened. As she listened, Akane's expression darkened, her fists clenched, and her eyes burned with anger.
"That damn Teacher Kuwahara!"
"He actually tried to threaten Yui-chan and take advantage of her!"
"What a beast!"
"He deserves to die!"
After hearing Hikari's account, Akane was furious.
First, of course, because her best friend Tachibana Yui had nearly been assaulted.
She and Tachibana Yui were very close.
Hearing that Yui had almost been violated by that perverted teacher Kuwahara naturally infuriated her.
Second, it was related to Akane's own experiences.
The present was just like the past. Though one was a teacher and the other a coach, the way Tachibana Yui had been threatened by Kuwahara was eerily similar to how she herself had been threatened by Coach Togo.
So when she heard about Tachibana Yui's ordeal, Akane instantly empathized, and her anger flared up instantly.
On top of that, after repeatedly receiving Hikari's… "guidance," her bloodlust surged uncontrollably whenever she heard about cuckoldry.
She couldn't help but imagine storming into the student guidance room, swinging a baton, and beating that pervert Kuwahara until his head bled.
Seeing how furious Akane was.
Hikari patted her smooth back reassuringly, "Don't worry, I've already punished Kuwahara severely."
Hearing this, Akane smiled softly and leaned into Hikari's arms, "Mhm, thank goodness you were there, Hikari-kun!"
"Thank you so much, Hikari-kun. Yui-chan is one of my few friends at school, and my best friend."
"Hikari-kun, wait here a moment…"
After thanking him a few times, Hikari suddenly saw Akane dart off toward a nearby convenience store.
Soon, she returned with an ice cream bar and a cone.
Noticing Hikari's puzzled look.
Akane grinned, "Hikari-kun, you saved my best friend, so I want to thank you on her behalf. No need to wait until we get back, I'll thank you now."
"How are you going to thank me?", Hikari eyed the ice cream in Akane's hands curiously.
Akane first glanced around, confirming that the area was quiet and deserted.
Then, she straddled Hikari's lap.
To keep her from losing balance and falling backward, Hikari naturally steadied her slender waist.
"Thanksgiving is simple… It's so hot today, I want to feed you ice cream~"
Her pink lips parted slightly, biting into an ice cream ball before leaning in to kiss Hikari.
The soft sensation, paired with the cool ice cream, instantly filled Hikari's mouth with sweetness.
Akane's tongue danced like a graceful performer, twirling, leaping, advancing, retreating.
Soon, Hikari's entire mouth was suffused with the sweet flavor of ice cream.
On such a hot day, it was undeniably refreshing and delightful.
Hikari subtly activated his silver tongue.
Akane let out a soft moan.
Pulling back slightly, she pouted with watery eyes, "Hikari-kun, I haven't even bitten the ice cream yet, and you've already eaten it all."
"Besides… this is supposed to be my way of thanking you, so let me take the lead, okay~?"
Seeing Akane's adorable pout, Hikari laughed, "Alright."
Akane immediately smiled and bit off another ice cream ball from the cone.
Leaning down again, her lips parted slightly.
The cool sensation returned.
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